Top Ten Thanksgiving Foods
Food is an important part of almost all the holidays we celebrate (except for President’s Day, where nothing is as important as a good sale at the furniture store). As we enter the most foodiest holiday of them all, here is a countdown of my top ten Thanksgiving foods: 10. Fruit salad: Fruits are woefully […]
Fast food: big business that’s only getting bigger
By Kelly Martinez Would it surprise you to learn that in the United States alone there are 197,653 fast food restaurants that collectively generated $296.6 billion in revenue in 2021? That revenue jumps to $797.7 billion on a global level. In 2019, U.S. fast food revenue reached a then all-time high of $295.9 billion only […]
The Benefits of Gratitude
It’s that time of year again. You know, the time when the leaves are falling, the temperatures are dropping, and “Turkey Day” is looming large. Oh! Let’s not forget what Turkey Day represents: Gratitude. There are lots of social media posts that remind us to foster an attitude of gratitude, and to give thanks for […]
Month of Scares to Month of Giving
Hello Community, From the month of scares onto the month of giving and gratitude we have a wonderful month ahead of us. There will be so many opportunities available to serve those in need. Simply open your eyes, hearts, wallets, and/or time to make a positive impact where you can. There will be mouths to […]
Special Education teacher receives award for excellence
Nate Melton, a special education teacher at Maple Grove and Spanish Fork High, was recognized at the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD) Conference in Salt Lake City. Melton was recognized with the Ken Reavis Special Educator of the Year award. Melton has been teaching in the Nebo School District for 10 years. Until […]
Outdoor Adventure: Ice, Mixed & Dry/Tool Climbing
Human powered action sports or human powered alternative sports, are usually characterized by high speeds and high risk. These sports can include; mountain biking, BMX, skiing, skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, base-jumping and kite-boarding. Climbing, which can be added to this category, usually moves at slower speeds but holds just as intense risks and rewards. Climbing in […]
Nebo School District gives Award to SFHS educator
Hashtag Award! No, not #award, but an actual “Hashtag Award” was given to Spanish Fork High School’s PR Ambassador Seth Spainwater. This award is given to the school that communicates to their parents and students, in a variety of ways, to let people be aware of the events and important news items happening at school. […]
Local Family Seeks Help For A Medical Service Dog for Young Daughter
I have lived in Spanish Fork since 2003. I married my husband Preston in 2012 and welcomed our oldest daughter Hannah to our family in 2013. We love the community here and the unique mix of the small town feel with everything you need nearby. 2020 was particularly eventful for our family. We adopted Noah […]
Fundraiser for local family to help with medical expenses
Cal was born on April 30, 2022, and defied the odds from his first day of life. He was born with a rare heart defect, and courageously endured two open heart surgeries before he was a month old. His family, friends, and cardiac team were amazed by his strength and celebrated with him when he […]
Calling all local writers!
Dear readers, Have you ever picked up a newspaper, held it close to your face, and smelled the ink and the paper it was printed on? If not, take a second to do just that with this very paper you’re holding in your hands. There is something magical about holding words in your hand, running […]